Blue doesn’t exactly scream Christmas, but to me it’s still a good signifier color for the holiday season — especially this wintry, rich-hued suede dress. And don’t get me started on over-the-knee boots. Ugh. They are my favorite. Yes, my favorite, along with every other woman’s favorite right now, but it’s because they’re just so beautiful and multifunctional. Multifunctional! One of my favorite words for clothes.

Plus, over-the-knee boots keep your legs warm without having to wear pants. If that isn’t a miracle, I don’t know what is. I am 100-hundred percent on the no-pants-are-the-best-pants team. I also really love the look of pairing two different tones of suede pieces together — my dress and boots in this case. It is such a cozy yet sophisticated material, and the texture makes me feel almost like I’m traipsing around in pajamas instead of a little mini-dress with sassy boots. And that right there is holiday outfit goals.

Dress: Milk and Honey Boutique (on sale for $29 right now!); Boots: Unisa; Necklace: Forever 21 // Lipstick: Revlon “Berry Haute”

Photos by Sarah Cook!